BA Modern Languages and Politics (1 language: French, German or Spanish) at University of Southampton

Learn French, German or Spanish with politics. Develop your modern language skills and understanding of politics in other societies and cultures on this 4 year degree course. Spend a year of this 4 year degree abroad on a workplace, teaching or university placement.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Languages and linguistics  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You study both politics and your chosen language of French, German or Spanish throughout your degree. You choose what to focus on for both parts of your degree. You study both your language and the society or culture where it is spoken.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local government, national government bodies, publishers, press agencies, consultancies, think tanks, regional councils, hotels. Careers directly related to the course include translator, interpreter, digital copywriter, editorial assistant, journalist, copy editor, secondary school teacher, web content manager.

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